University of Hawaii campuses closed

HONOLULU - A tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaiʻi following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near the coast of central Chile. All University of Hawaiʻi campuses have been closed until further notice.

Waves are expected to reach Hawaiʻi beginning about 11:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Multiple waves can occur; danger can continue for several hours.